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04 Nov 2008
Lewis Hamilton has said he will remain a tax exile in Switzerland after becoming the youngest Formula One champion at the weekend.
Hamilton, who is from Hertfordshire, said he would continue to live in Switzerland 'for the moment', the Daily Mail reported, in a decision that will cut his tax bills by at an estimated £4m-plus a year.
His thrilling victory on Sunday in the Brazilian Grand Prix could put Hamilton on course to become the world's highest paid sportsman.
His decision to remain a tax exile disappointed fans to a BBC Radio Five Live phone-who complained that Hamilton's triumph was sullied by his decision last year to move abroad.
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Hamilton vows to remain a £4m tax exile in Switzerland, despite calls to come home
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British Champion? Think again.
All the time he remains an exile, we should not consider that we have a British world champion.
As far as I am concerned, he has given up this country.
Posted by: Simon Paskin, 04 Nov 2008 | 00:00
unpatriotic, greedy & egocentric
This, having had the immeasurable benefits of a UK education and rearing!
What utter contempt he displays as a subject of the Crown to our countries and our peoples.
I believe one of his parents was/is alien. His British passport should be withdrawn and he should be excluded from the UK.
Compare his calculated, irresponsible misbehaviour with the likes of Cliff Richard, Elton John etc.
An appalling example to our 4 nations' youth - reap the benefits but pay nothing in return!
This person is a pariah; ungrateful, greedy and narcissistic. The UK is better of without the likes of him.
Posted by: Drew Edgar, 04 Nov 2008 | 00:00
One Sided
People should remember that bth Button and Couthard remain as tax exiles in Monaco whilst Jackie Stewart is in Geneva. The only difference I can see is that they are white and not black.
Posted by: John Shrosbree, 05 Nov 2008 | 00:00
It is a shame ...
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The only difference I can see is that they are white and not black
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That is totally untrue, the difference is Hamilton has had far more publicity than anyone else in same circumstance. Noone has achieved what he has so young or early on in career. His fan base overtakes by a mile that of any of the other drives ever had or have. He needs to be a bit more humble when talking about his money and the fact he is taking it way from benefitting this country. I have no beef with anyone trying to legitimately not pay tax, I just hope with all the money he is earning he gives something back to Britain. There are plenty of charities that could really do with a couple of million each year, and he wont miss it.
Posted by: Dave, 09 Nov 2008 | 00:00
Oh Dear...
Goodness what a strange response from Mr Drew Edgar! I wonder if his strong views on tax exiles also applies to the likes of Philip Green the retail entrepreneur. Or given that neither of Mr Greens parents were 'aliens', perhaps not.
Posted by: Rob, 12 Nov 2008 | 00:00
YOU ALL MAKE ME LAUGH
you're all PATHETIC! you're all angry about the fact that he lives in another country to dodge tax but I don't see ANYBODY complaining about DAVID COULTHARD or EVEN JENSEN BUTTON!!! they BOTH live in MONACO...and guess why? for EXACTLY the same reason as LEWIS! now tell me...is it because Lewis is BLACK?? or are you all just jealous about the fact that he is ridiculously filthy at such a young age and you guys are not??? pathetic. you all are.
NOW SOMEBODY give me a perfectly legitimate reason as to why you're all jealous?
Posted by: MO, 18 Nov 2008 | 00:00
He won, that's what counts!
I couldn't care less about his taxpaying habits, just like any other famous person. What I do care about is the fact he is British and won the championship. Stop moaning!
Posted by: D, 10 Dec 2008 | 00:00
Lewis Hamilton to remain Swiss tax exile
Philip Green, David Beckham, Coulthard, Button.... Why not Hamilton? He is not a Lord or OBE or MBE!!!
Why does the Queen keep on bestowing honours on all these people who run away from paying the taxes with which she and her children are paid and cared for???
Posted by: UA, 22 Dec 2008 | 00:00
Why no to tax avoidance ?
You should be cursing the British Govt for burdening the people with taxes. Not people like Hamilton who are smart and lucky enough to avoid it. 5 out of 12 months salary goes towards taxes in the UK, and you guys point the finger at the smart guy who got around the whole thing. You and I would do the same.
Posted by: Seth, 09 Jan 2009 | 00:00